Indian Head Massage

Course Overview

Course Fees
£150

L3 Diploma

IGCT Accredited

Pre-requisites

This course is intended for anyone who has already undertaken a basic body massage course training or who has another relevant qualification such as beauty therapy, and would like to offer Indian head massage as a way of releasing tension in the scalp, neck and shoulders, or to help with hair loss .

Assessment

Theory Assessment only.

Pass mark 70% or above

I offer a practical session once theory course is complete.

Learning Outcomes

to gain knowledge of the principles of an Indian Head Massage
to understand the history behind Indian head massage
to understand the physiology behind conditions affecting the hair and the scalp and how to keep the hair healthy
to understand more about how stress can contribute to issues such as headaches
to learn the benefits of Indian Head Massage
to learn the techniques of Indian Head Massage

Course Content

Legislation/Professional Code of Conduct
Anatomy and Physiology
The Anatomy of Hair
Common Hair Problems
Maintaining Healthy Hair Hair Oil Treatments
Base Oils
The History of Indian Head Massage
Managing Stress
Interaction of the Four Elements
Headaches and Eyestrain Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Contraindications and Precautions
Techniques and Routine